The Hartford Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs hosted its annual Tons of Toys fundraiser Dec. 5 at the Gershon Fox building in downtown Hartford. The toy drive collected thousands of toys for the YMCA of Greater Hartford.

The Connecticut Science Center hosted an overwhelming turn out for its Friday-night Science Straight Up: For The Love of Food event on Feb. 8. The pre-Valentine's Day event opened the science center to adults with a focus on the science of food as an aphrodisiac.

The Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury held its sixth annual Febtoberfest Thursday evening, Feb. 7, inviting guests to enjoy samples of local beer, liquor and wine, as well as, appetizers from local restaurants. (Alex Syphers/Special to The Courant)